Spring has finally arrived in Boston and so has a new Red Sox season - make it as magical as last season!
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Award Winning New England Fine Art Photography by Greater Boston photographer Juergen Roth. This photo blog provides photo tips, stories behind photography images, and plenty of inspiration.
Mar 31, 2014
Off to a New Red Sox Season of Baseball
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Mar 27, 2014
Abstract Flower Photography Tip
Be creative and create Abstract Flower Photography compositions ~ explore different, unusual perspectives, e.g. low camera angles, zooming in real close with a macro lens, or use a very shallow Depth of Field.
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Mar 26, 2014
Behind the Image: Boston Tobin Bridge
I regularly visit East Boston to satisfy my need for Boston Skyline Photography at twilight. I truly love when the citylights and twilight merge as
one and an indescribable magic unfolds. This time I went to a photo location that
provides ample views of downtown and the Boston harbor but as I was a bit early
I decided to check out the potential of that particular spot. Turns out it did
not let me down. The light was gorgeous and I was able to add another Boston Skyline Panorama Photography picture to my gallery. After I captured the 10 photographs to be
stitched in the pano I turned around and realized the potential for a second
memorial shot. For years I am on the lookout for a decent picture of the Tobin
Bridge and I think I finally arrived. The Maurice J. Tobin Memorial Bridge or Mystic
River Bridge is a cantilever truss bridge that spans more than two miles from
Charlestown to Chelsea over the Mystic River in Massachusetts. The bridge is
the largest in New England and a landmark structure. The mooring poles and wall
came in really handy and I used them as a strong foreground feature. A long
exposure 20 seconds created a velvety water effect that I love. During post
processing I removed dust spots, minimally adjusted lighting, contrast and color
saturation before sharpening the final image of the Boston Tobin Bridge.
You also enjoy: 12 Photo Tips for Better Bridge Photography
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Mar 25, 2014
Mar 24, 2014
Waterfall Photography Tips
Waterfalls are best photographed with a long shutter speed setting. Slow shutter speeds will transform the falling water into a beautiful silky carpet of water; actually translating the flow and energy within a 2-dimensional picture. Good shutter speeds for Silky Water Effects and particular for waterfalls are 1/2 to 1/15 of a second.
Experiment with your camera exposure settings like aperture, exposure times, ISO settings for optimal effects. Neutral density filter or polarizing filter extends exposure times and have other beneficial effects on your final Waterfall Photography Images.
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Mar 23, 2014
Photo of the Week: Perfect Imperfection Now Discounted
Every Sunday I select
one
of my favorite photography image from my Fine Art
landscape, seascape, cityscape, flower, abstract and macro
photography gallery collection and offer it throughout that week at a
discount. This week's photo art of
the week on sale is "Perfect Imperfection",
displaying the beautiful forms and colors of a white and pink orchid flower up close.
Starting today and throughout the week of 24 March 2014 this orchid flower fine art photography image from my Flower Fine Art Gallery, available as art photo print, acrylic and metal prints or on canvas, is on sale.
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Mar 21, 2014
When is the Best Time to Photograph Seascapes?
The
best times for seascape photography are early morning and late afternoon; no revelation. The angle of the sun provides us with ample lighting that becomes soft and provides a golden glow always painting a seascape beautifully in warm hues. Shadows become soft and long, greatly enhancing a composition. Be on location 30 to 45 minutes before sunrise or stay for the extra minutes after sunset to discover the magical twilight hours - those short minutes provide us photographers with the best and most beautiful lighting. Bring a split neutral density filter to overcome high contrast between foreground and a brighter sky. A neutral density filter will extend exposure times and render waves and incoming tide into silky water movement.
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Mar 20, 2014
“No pessimist ever discovered the secrets of the stars.” ~ Helen Keller
Mar 19, 2014
I believe that the great Creator has ...
“... put ores and oil on this Earth to give us a breathing spell ... as we exhaust them, we must be prepared to fall back on our farms, which are God’s true storehouse. We can learn to synthesize materials for every human need from things that grow.” ~ George Washington Carver
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Mar 18, 2014
10 Secrets to Higher Quality Photography Art
Photo Tip #1: Use a steady Tripod with a solid Tripod Head or use other supporting gear to minimize camera shake and subsequent picture blurriness.
Photo Tip #2: Utilize a remote or cable release when using a tripod. If none handy use at least the camera self-timer.
Photo Tip #3: Keep your elbows close to your chest to support camera stability when shooting handheld.
Photo Tip #4: Don't use cheap Photo Filters that may compromise the sharpness of your image.
Photo Tip #5: Shoot in continuous mode. Alternatively take lots of photos when conditions are difficult and windy.
Photo Tip #6: Change to manual focus instead of auto-focus when feasible. This allows you to pin point sharpness on the most critical element of your Photo Subject.
Photo Tip #7: Choose correct camera aperture and shutter speed settings. Increase your ISO setting shutter speed is too slow, if needed.
Photo Tip #8: Find your sharp aperture lens f-stop setting. Do some test shots to determine this setting or research on sites like Digital Photography Review.
Photo Tip #9: Carefully use your Noise Reduction software since it may "fix" small details in your pictures.
Photo Tip #10: Sharpen your images in the end of your Digital Post Processing work-flow.
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Mar 17, 2014
Fine Art Of Photography Exhibition at The Plymouth Center for the Arts
Mar 14, 2014
Bigger, better, greater Boston Photography
Earlier this week I made my way out to one of the most popular Boston Skyline Photography locations. I regularly visit this site to shoot the beautiful architecture of Boston as it rises along the harbor. I love being here when the City Night Lights merge with the twilight shortly after sunset and become one. This time I decided to capture the cityscape in a stunning sunrise panoramic. I arrived on time at dusk to set up and do some test shots prior to getting serious. Equipping my Canon camera with a 70-200 mm telephoto lens was an easy choice as it provides brilliant and sharp photos. A tripod provided the steady support of the photography gear and allowed for consistent panning across the skyline. Now it was a waiting game and once the sun crossed the horizon painting downtown in warm hues I started capturing the harbor city scenery in multiple segments at about a 135 mm focal lens. The final Boston Skyline Panorama photograph is comprised of 7 images and was stitched in photoshop. During the final post processing step I removed dust spots, cropped the panoramic picture to a 4:1 ratio, minimally adjusted lighting, contrast and color saturation before sharpening the final image, “Hub of the World”.
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Mar 13, 2014
Mar 12, 2014
New Eyes for Better Photography
"The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes." ~ Marcel Proust
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Mar 11, 2014
City Skyline Night Photography Tips
Use medium to small apertures (large f-stop numbers like f/8 to f/11 or
higher) to obtain sufficient depth of field and increased image
quality. Be aware that large f-stop settings create beautiful star effects on street or building lights while large
apertures (small f-stop numbers like F/5.6) minimizes that effect.
Interested in reading more about skyline reflections and how to effectively incorporate them in your night photography:
Good light and happy photo making! Juergen
Mar 10, 2014
Flower Photography Tips
Use a reflector to direct light towards a shaded area and elements of a flower when
it is facing away from a light source. Adjusting the reflector and exploring the impact of the
lighting on the flower is an inspiring learning experience; persistence and patients are key as one has to operate the reflector carefully to study its maximum impact on our Flower Photography.
Good light and happy photo making! Juergen
Mar 9, 2014
Photo of the Week: Looking Like A Million Bucks Today
Every Sunday I select
one
of my favorite photography image from my Fine Art
landscape, seascape, cityscape, flower, abstract and macro
photography gallery collection and offer it throughout that week at a
discount. This week's photo art of
the week on sale is "Looking Like a Million Bucks Today",
unleashing the full beauty in form and color of a white iris floral over black.
Starting today and the week of 10 March 2014 this flower fine art photography image from my Flower Fine Art Gallery, available as art photo print, acrylic and metal prints or on canvas, is on sale.
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Mar 7, 2014
What is your Preference - Color or B&W Photography?
"To see in color is a delight for the eye but to see in black and white is a delight for the soul." ~ Andri Cauldwell
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Mar 6, 2014
Seascape Photography Tip
Be on location about 30 minutes before sunrise or sunset to allow for proper set up of your camera gear and be ready when light is often most spectacular.
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Mar 5, 2014
Limited Signed Flower Fine Art Photography Artworks
Flowers make for fantastic photography subjects because of their unique forms, colors and shapes. I love isolating them against a dark background as it brings out the natural beauty of each floral. A black background stirs all attention on the blossom making the colors pop; the flowers become vibrant and alive. This blog post compiles a small selection of my Fine Art Photography - enjoy!
Please Contact Me for prizing information on released 1 of 1 limited signed edition collection prints on museum quality LightJet Fuji paper; print size and matted to your personal needs and style.
Please Contact Me for prizing information on released 1 of 1 limited signed edition collection prints on museum quality LightJet Fuji paper; print size and matted to your personal needs and style.
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Mar 4, 2014
What do you call art?
“Art is what we call...the thing an artist does. It's not
the medium or the oil or the price or whether it hangs on a wall or you eat it.
What matters, what makes it art, is that the person who made it overcame the
resistance, ignored the voice of doubt and made something worth making;
Something risky, something human. Art is not in the ... eye of the beholder.
It's in the soul of the artist.” ~ Set Godin
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Mar 3, 2014
Flower Photo Tip
Use your camera depth of
field preview feature to ensure the background is blurred out and does not
contain any distracting elements.
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Mar 2, 2014
Photo Art of the Week - Chateau Frontenac, Quebec City
Every
week I choose
one
of my favorite photographs from my Fine Art
landscape, seascape, cityscape, flower, abstract and macro
photography collection and offer it throughout that week at a
discounted rate. This week's photo artwork of
the week on sale is "The World Most Photographed Hotel",
showing the luxury grand hotel Chateau Frontenac in Quebec City while the crescent moon is rising over the beautiful city skyline at twilight.
Starting today and the week of 03 March 2014 this Quebec City Skyline Photography image from my travel photography galleries, available as art photo print, acrylic and metal prints or on canvas, is on sale.
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